The course on Strategic Planning and Implementation initially centers around establishing a clear strategy. It delves into the process of formulating a strategy and explores the involvement of senior management in this process. The course provides guidance on creating vision and mission statements, as well as identifying and managing external factors that influence strategy. It also covers topics such as corporate social responsibility and sustainability. Throughout the course, participants learn techniques for assessing the impact of the external environment on the overall position of an organization.

Course Objectives:

By the end of Strategic Planning, Development and Implementation training course, participants will be able to:

Formulate and execute strategic plans to meet objectives
Apply strategy planning processes at an organizational and department level
Assess the business environment
Interpret the internal and external forces shaping the future
Develop & follow a strategic roadmap through a clear vision & statement of strategic intent
Identify the competencies and capabilities of strategically agile and effective organizations
Recognize your own strategic leadership style and the styles of others
Effectively prepare, motivate and guide your organization, unit or team towards the vision
Identify strategic options for long-term competitive advantage
Implement strategies to deliver results

Who Should Attend?

This Strategic Planning, Development and Implementation training course is ideal for:

Senior managers, department heads, directors and anyone involved in planning and/or implementing strategies for business units and organizations.
Those who may be moving into supervisory or managerial positions
Those seeking ‘refresher’ to enhance their leadership & management skills
Senior leaders who wish to further develop and enhance their strategic capabilities

Course Outlines:

Strategy and Strategic Planning

Introduction – what is Strategic Planning?
Different models of Strategic Planning
Benefits of Strategic Planning
When should Strategic Planning be done?
Various overviews of Strategic Planning process
Samples of plans
Understanding the impact of leadership competencies on company strategy
Recognizing and interpreting forces in the strategic environment
Understanding the importance of planned and creative approaches to strategy development

Strategic Models and Paradigms

The strategic journey – common models and frameworks for strategic thinking
Developing a strategic road map
Recognizing and developing the characteristics of strategic agility
Understanding and leveraging strategic competences and skills
Defining the outcomes

Effective Strategic Implementation

Strategic implementation tools and frameworks
Structures and systems for strategic agility and performance
Identifying strategic horizons and using the 7S framework
Analyzing the key elements for implementation
Measurement, analysis and knowledge management

Strategic Leadership

Preparing for the future
Effective styles and practices for strategic leadership
Recognizing, analyzing and developing the strategic leadership styles used by you and others
Developing inspiration and motivation
Communicating the roadmap and gathering support

Driving Strategic Performance & Success

Transforming the organization to enable strategic success
Monitoring and adjustment
Balancing the focus on performance and strategy
Spreading leadership capabilities throughout the organization
Maximizing organizational learning and knowledge transfer to embed strategic success

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